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A review by wuthrinheights
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I rated this 5 stars when I first read it. Rereading it now, I'm only focused on the love part so whenever there were scenes without the Raoul/Christine/Erik trio, I wasn't completely invested. Yes, if I cared more about the other details, this book would've still been 5 stars. But alas.
I still love this book very much, it's still one of my Top 5 Classics. The eerie atmosphere, the music, the constant fear and dread, the intense feelings explored in terms of romantic love and insecurities. I loved every part of the dramatic scenes so much, I could drink it all in happily.
There were also a lot of funny scenes to me that sometimes I'd just howl with laughter. I know I shouldn't laugh but the characters were just so miserable, I couldn't help it. Also reading this with a buddy who's a huge fan made it a much better experience.
The Phantom of the Opera was one of those books where it gets better the more you read on. The world building, getting to know the characters and their complex backgrounds and characteristics. I was sad it ended but also partly relieved because it was so, so intense. Such a fun read though. I'm really happy I got to reread it.
I still love this book very much, it's still one of my Top 5 Classics. The eerie atmosphere, the music, the constant fear and dread, the intense feelings explored in terms of romantic love and insecurities. I loved every part of the dramatic scenes so much, I could drink it all in happily.
There were also a lot of funny scenes to me that sometimes I'd just howl with laughter. I know I shouldn't laugh but the characters were just so miserable, I couldn't help it. Also reading this with a buddy who's a huge fan made it a much better experience.
The Phantom of the Opera was one of those books where it gets better the more you read on. The world building, getting to know the characters and their complex backgrounds and characteristics. I was sad it ended but also partly relieved because it was so, so intense. Such a fun read though. I'm really happy I got to reread it.